© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Dreier - Christian II, John George I and August
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | Christian II (1591-1611) John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) Augustus (August) (1591-1615) |
| Prince elector | Christian II (1591-1611) John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) Augustus (August) (1591-1615) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1601-1609 |
| Years | 1601-1609 |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄96) |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#185851 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Imperial orb in baroque frame.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and religious upheaval in Germany. The Electorate of Saxony, where the coin was minted, was a powerful state in the Holy Roman Empire, and the reign of Christian II and John George I saw significant conflicts between Protestantism and Catholicism, as well as tensions between the Empire and the Saxon duchy. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a standard circulation coin throughout this period, a testament to the resilience and stability of the Saxon economy.
